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Saturday, 11 January 2014

Finally, a finished quilt top!

I am calling it, 'Summer Solstice'

I can seriously get why people love designing their own quilts.  From the first moment you get an idea, playing with layouts, colours and fabrics, right up to that point where you've lovingly stitch that very last block, sew in that last border.  There is a sense of accomplishment, relief almost knowing and seeing your work, your idea come alive.  I love it!


I love this quilt!  I had a mix of ten different 'Cocoon by Valerie Wells for Westminster fabrics' in my stash for a while now, and I knew I wanted to keep it for something special.  This project was the perfect choice, and I am so glad I did.  Using traditional quilt blocks, with bright and bold fabrics and the white background fabric makes it look quite modern, and with the blocks on point it really adds another dimension to the quilt. 


The quilt top finished at 87 x 66 ½ inches, the biggest I have made yet.  It will be a test of patience quilting it on my little Bernina, but I cant wait to get started, sooooo excited!!


I thought of sharing with you some of the colour layouts I played with before I finally decided on what I have today.  I love the look of solid colours as shown in the pink/grey and red/green quilt below.  I even played around with some more traditional autumn colours, but it was just not what I had in mind.  That was when I uploaded a few of the fabrics I used in my now finished quilt,  and I loved it together with the white background. 



I have a few people that volunteered to test my pattern, but I am not completely finished with it just yet.  If there are any of you who might want to try it out, please contact me.  Update (19/01/2014) I have been very lucky with a large amount of volunteers to test my pattern, and do not need any more request, thank you for your interest.  Please keep a lookout for future updates on my blog, it will be up for purchase soon.

Fabric Requirements

6 yards White/Solid Background Fabric
1 ¾ yards Assorted Print Fabrics
½ yard Assorted Solid Colour Fabrics

Finished Quilt Size at 87 x 66 ½ inches
Finished Block Size at 13 inches (12 ½ inches inside quilt)
Quantities are for 44/45” wide 100% cotton


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57 comments:

  1. Lisa11 January 2014 at 08:02

    Stunning!!! Truly a fabulous quilt. Cannot wait to see it quilted xx

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  2. Rene Sharp11 January 2014 at 08:21

    SO SO lovely, you should be very proud. As you know, I would LOVE to test the pattern for you. I would have to order the solid fabric for the background, but am sure I have enough other fabric to use for the rest. What time frame are you looking at? Let me know! Have a lovely weekend xx

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  3. FiberOfAllSorts11 January 2014 at 09:12

    Lovely

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  4. Hannele11 January 2014 at 09:14

    Your quilt is beautiful!

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  5. Karin11 January 2014 at 09:15

    Beautiful...love the modern look of it.

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  6. Lorna D in KZN11 January 2014 at 10:55

    Amsolutely stunning. Even the other colour choices makes a totally different quilt.

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  7. Catrin Lewis11 January 2014 at 12:18

    Absolutely beautiful Marelize! I love the secondary, tertiary and ......patterns that you have in the quilt top, and your design drawings show how different this one pattern can look using different fabrics!

    I love that it has so much negative space in it - can't wait to see what quilting magic you create there x

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  8. Sarah @ Georgia Girl Quilts11 January 2014 at 15:18

    This is a gorgeous quilt top! Can't wait to see it once it's quilted and bound.

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  9. Linh11 January 2014 at 16:40

    I would be able to test the pattern for you if you still need a tester. I tried to click on the contact link but it didn't work for me. Its a beautiful quilt.

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  10. Carla11 January 2014 at 17:18

    Very very pretty. You can be proud

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  11. SIMPLESEW11 January 2014 at 18:01

    Please take a few extra pics, I really love following your processes and I am a few steps behind you and would love for you to share some of your process in FMQ, Really because its a big quilt, but the process you take and the actual FMQ. They dont have to be professional editing pics, really, I know your work. its beautiful , the quilt is gorgeous.

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  12. BillieBee (billiemick)11 January 2014 at 18:34

    Gorgeous quilt

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  13. Ada Plouvier-Kopitopoulou11 January 2014 at 18:54

    The quilt turned out lovely! Very fresh look with the white!

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  14. Joy11 January 2014 at 20:08

    Ohhhh I love it!

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  15. Laura B12 January 2014 at 02:40

    Very pretty!

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  16. Anonymous12 January 2014 at 02:50

    Oh Marelize it is beautiful! I have become very attracted to the modern bright fabrics nestled into a background of white... just something rather sophisticated about that look! :D
    Great job my friend.
    Hugs
    P.S. I just moved my blog home over to wordpress and would love to have you follow me over there http://elisabetpollockstudio.wordpress.com

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  17. Paula@TheSassyQuilter12 January 2014 at 04:34

    Simply gorgeous! Great design. Can't wait to see how you quilt it:)

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  18. MsMidge12 January 2014 at 05:41

    Such a beautiful beautiful quilt and pattern! I love it!

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  19. Sonia12 January 2014 at 21:23

    A beautiful quilt design Marelize, I love how all the colours stand out against the negative space. I can't wait to see how you quilt it!

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  20. Martha12 January 2014 at 22:16

    Beautiful quilt and the fabrics are perfect!!! Your design is awesome!!
    I've just started learning EQ7-hmmmm-with great difficulty.
    Trying to figure out how to export into a Word document and into my blog!! No luck yet but I will keep trying!!
    Thanks for sharing!!!

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  21. Unknown13 January 2014 at 03:50

    Marelize, the top is absolutely stunning! Right now I'm taking a class on Craftsy called "Quilting BIG projects on a small machine." with Ann Petersen. I've learned a ton so far, and I believe it's on sale for $14.99, I got it for $19.99. it may help with your quilting on your small machine!

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  22. Val's Quilting Studio13 January 2014 at 07:05

    Really inspired by your finish!

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  23. Vicki13 January 2014 at 20:17

    This is such a great pattern. So exciting that you have designed this pattern.

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  24. TLC14 January 2014 at 16:42

    COOL! I don't know why I didn't catch your blog before now with all of the link-ups.

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  25. Lorna McMahon14 January 2014 at 18:36

    Looks like you are enjoying your EQ7! Fabulous design! Love the blocks on point. Looking forward to seeing your progress!

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  26. CJ14 January 2014 at 18:49

    This is a great quilt! Your colors are perfect. Isn't EQ wonderful? I can't imagine quilting without it.

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  27. Teje Karjalainen14 January 2014 at 19:09

    Hi! This is gorgeus quilt and you chose the best Fabrics and colours! x Teje

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  28. Susan14 January 2014 at 19:24

    Beautiful quilt! Great pattern and fabrics

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  29. Sara14 January 2014 at 19:27

    There is uniformity to this quilt,but the colors keep your eyes moving across the quilt from top to bottom,left to right with satisfaction! beautiful!

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  30. Deb@asimplelifequilts14 January 2014 at 19:43

    This is gorgeous - very fresh and crisp looking! Great job.

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  31. Heather @ Quilts Actually14 January 2014 at 20:04

    Very Pretty! I saw it on Fabric Tuesday, and just had to see the whole thing.

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  32. Sue Daurio14 January 2014 at 20:11

    what a great pattern! I like the white scrappy look the best. Just beautiful!

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  33. Jessie14 January 2014 at 20:14

    I love this pattern. Love it!

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  34. Diana @ Red Delicious Life14 January 2014 at 22:34

    It's so beautiful. Love how the blocks just pop with the bright white. Can't wait to see how you quilt it.

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  35. Kathy @ Kwilty Pleasures14 January 2014 at 22:47

    Love your quilt. Beautiful photos also.

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  36. Elise Lea14 January 2014 at 23:50

    Beautiful and such a great name for it!

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  37. Sherry15 January 2014 at 01:58

    Fantastic quilt, will look forward to seeing it quilted.

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  38. Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quilts15 January 2014 at 03:13

    Wow Marelize, that's just stunning!!!

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  39. Renee15 January 2014 at 04:49

    Oh isn't that pretty! Great fabrics, they are so bright and cheerful!

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  40. Anna15 January 2014 at 09:37

    It's fantastic! If you're planning on selling it, have you thought about scaling the pattern for different sizes?

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  41. Jessamie15 January 2014 at 09:59

    I love this pattern, and i am a big fan of Valori Wells fabrics! your quilt is gorgeous!

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  42. Dee15 January 2014 at 14:47

    Congratulations on such a beautiful quilt! I love the excitement level you have for it! Well done!

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  43. knottygnome15 January 2014 at 15:20

    congrats! what a gorgeous quilt. i love the colors with white.

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  44. Jenn15 January 2014 at 16:29

    Stunning!!

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  45. MaterialGirlQuilts15 January 2014 at 17:28

    Such a beautiful design!! Well done.
    Amanda

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  46. Kim @ TiesThatBindQuilting15 January 2014 at 19:41

    This is gorgeous! Such a beautiful design! It really does look so modern and the colors you chose are just fun.

    Can't wait to see how you quilt it!

    Kim
    http://tiesthatbindquilting.wordpress.com/

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  47. sarah elizabeth :: {no} hats16 January 2014 at 04:33

    Absolutely, 100% STUNNING.

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  48. Pam @ Quilting Fun16 January 2014 at 05:02

    Love it! If you need pattern testers count me in. I love stars and your pattern is delicious!

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  49. Nilya16 January 2014 at 10:27

    What a beautiful quilt top - love this!

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  50. Connie Kresin Campbell17 January 2014 at 04:32

    What a beautiful, beautiful quilt and your design is wonderful. Can't wait to see it quilted. Thanks for sharing.
    Freemotion by the River Linky Party Tuesday

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  51. Leanne Parsons17 January 2014 at 14:23

    Gorgeous! I love the colours. They're so crisp against the white.

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  52. Julie17 January 2014 at 16:05

    This is beautiful! I love how yours turned out and how you showed the different color variations! Thanks for sharing and linking up with TGIFF!

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  53. genie17 January 2014 at 16:15

    What an awesome quilt you have created from start to finish. Love the way you made the quilt on point. I think quilts like this with a strong, interesting linear component are really special. You choice of color are perfect. Just think...it is all you. You created your own design, chose your own colors, and you quilted it. How grand. Kudos to you. genie

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  54. Lisa in Port Hope18 January 2014 at 03:31

    I love the way you alternated blocks, and the skinny sashing plus cornerstones adds great dimension.

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  55. Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation18 January 2014 at 21:08

    this quilt is a beauty, Marelize! I love the choice of the white background. I agree- something about taking an idea from your mind to reality is so rewarding.

    Thanks so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  56. Jennie @ Porch Swing Quilts18 January 2014 at 22:56

    Stunning! It is fun to play with your own designs. I'm so impressed with what you've come up with.

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  57. Quilting Dee10 March 2014 at 05:04

    love your stunning quilt! Love the design, very clever!,
    Colour choices fabulous,. Most of all I love your quilting!!
    Wow!

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Marelize
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